This week I have a case of some serious calculus on the mandibular anterior teeth. I have both a radiograph and a clinical photo as well. Calculus appears a radiopaque ‘growths’ on the mesial and/or distal surfaces of teeth. It is typically found near the cemento-enamel junction but can occur […]
The last two criteria – 5 and 6. 5. Patient has tongue to roof of the mouth and lips around bite block or closed together gently. Error: Patient does not have tongue to roof of the mouth creating a radiolucent band over the maxillary teeth. Note the radiolucent band over […]
Today I am starting a new series for Mondays on anatomy. I will be showing different anatomical landmarks for both intraoral and extraoral radiographs. This first entity I am showing is a radiographic anatomical landmark; the Y line of Ennis. This is sometimes referred to as an Inverted Y. It […]
